The Font Tracer command converts TrueType fonts into vector graphics for cutting or engraving. This is part of the SignMaker module and requires appropriate licensing.
🔹 How to Use
- Activate the command: Select Font Tracer from the SignMaker menu.
- Select font: Choose the desired TrueType font from the preview area.
- Set cursor mode:
- Linear cursor: Click to set straight-line start point for text
- Object cursor: Select an object for the text to follow
- Add symbols: Use the Symbols button to access additional characters.
Create text: Type your text and it appears as vector graphics.
🔹 Additional Options
- Font preview: Preview area shows sample text for different fonts.
- Object following: Text can follow the path of selected geometry.
- Symbol library: Access extended character sets and symbols.
🧠Tips
- SignMaker license: Requires SignMaker module license (included with subscription licenses).
- Vector output: Creates editable vector paths instead of text objects.
- Path following: Object cursor allows text to follow curved paths.
Explode option: Use Explode command afterward to separate individual characters.